Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist
Roanoke, VA
GHR Healthcare
3x12 hrs

Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel job in Roanoke, Virginia — Critical care RRT needed for a high-volume ER and Level 1 Trauma Center. NBRC RRT credential, VA Respiratory Care Practitioner license (or temporary authorization), BLS and ACLS required. Join a Magnet-designated acute care teaching hospital affiliated with Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine and enjoy Roanoke's Blue Ridge Mountain access and vibrant community.

Job Details

• Weekly Estimated Pay: $1,630 – $1,750
• Contract Duration: 13 weeks
• Shift: 3x12 Hour Nights (7:00 PM – 7:00 AM)
• Hours per Week: 36
• Setting: Adult Respiratory Services, Emergency Department (ER), ICU, Level 1 Trauma Center
• Start Date: April 13, 2026
• End Date: July 13, 2026
• Location: Roanoke, VA 24014 — Roanoke, Virginia respiratory therapist jobs
• Employment Type: Travel Registered Respiratory Therapist (Travel RRT)

Job Requirements (RRT / Respiratory Therapist)

• Minimum 1 year recent critical care experience as an RRT in ER, ICU, or trauma settings (2 years preferred)
• Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential from NBRC (CRT not accepted)
• Active Respiratory Care Practitioner license from the VA State Board of Medicine (pending accepted with temporary authorization)
• BLS and ACLS certifications required
• EPIC charting experience required
• Comfortable working in a high-volume ER, Level 1 Trauma Center, and ICU; able to float within skillset as needed
• COVID-19 and Flu vaccines required (medical/religious exemptions only)
• Travelers must work at least one holiday during a 13-week contract
• Local candidates within 100 miles are not accepted

Key Responsibilities (Travel RRT / Respiratory Therapist Responsibilities)

• Provide respiratory care to adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients in ER, ICU, and trauma settings in a Level 1 Trauma Center
• Administer aerosol and medication delivery systems (mask, trach, MDI, Medihaler) and manage nebulizer systems (handheld, T-piece, trach collar, ultrasonic)
• Skilled administration of Albuterol, Atrovent, Combivent, Flovent, Pulmicort, Mucomyst, racemic epinephrine, inhaled Flolan, inhaled steroids, bicarbonate, and lidocaine
• Interpret arterial blood gases (ABGs) and manage ventilators including BiPAP, CPAP, HFNC, flow-by; troubleshoot alarms and participate in ventilator weaning/ventilator liberation protocols
• Perform airway management: extubation, oral/nasal airway placement, suctioning, sputum collection, and tracheostomy care
• Set up and manage oxygen therapy, high-flow systems, and advanced devices
• Operate advanced equipment: Servo I, Servo U, V-60 BiPAP, Optiflow heated high flow, iNO with iNOvent, LTV1200
• Follow Assess and Treat protocols and institutional ventilator liberation policies
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams and Rapid Response Teams to deliver critical care
• Document all care accurately and timely using EPIC

About the Facility & Location

Work at a Magnet-designated, acute care teaching hospital affiliated with the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. This facility is a regional referral center and Level 1 Trauma Center with a high-volume Emergency Department and robust adult respiratory services. Roanoke, VA (24014) offers outdoor recreation in the Blue Ridge Mountains and a welcoming city environment — ideal for travel respiratory therapists seeking Virginia travel RRT jobs.

Apply now to be considered for this Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) travel contract in Roanoke, VA. Join our healthcare team and deliver critical care in a leading Level 1 Trauma Center. Click Apply or contact our recruiter to start your travel RRT assignment today.

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